Those who say dark colors make a room feel small just haven’t seen them done right. The richness of this navy hue creates a statement, while the light pouring in keeps the room feeling open and inviting. A high-stakes design choice—perfect for a poker night.

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

complete bathroom remodel from design to finish , tiles are italian porcelain calacatta color and grey staking stone, white shaker solid wood cabinets and quartz counter top

This British Colonial theme new residence sits atop the ridgeline on the west end of Sanibel Island overlooking the Gulf. Carefully manicured dune and beach access offer breathtaking views from the main and upper patios of the residence to the beach and the sunset. A lush, tropical entry runs the length of each side property line from the road, along each side of the house, to the CCCL line and provides a dense privacy barrier from the beach access path along the east property line. Tropical bamboo, white bird of paradise, traveler palms, dwarf leaf clusia and relocated native trees and shrubs make up the dense buffer. In the front of the residence a specimen multi-stem Sylvester Date Palm anchors the center drive island while stately royal palms, foxtail palms and multi-stem adonidia palms accent the foundation of the residence. Curved coconut palms march down the driveway to the street. Individual theme gardens were created in the side yards which include a Moon Garden, Fruit Garden, Butterfly Garden, Wetland Garden, Tropical Garden and Bamboo Garden. Architectural garden elements include a Walpole garden gate, arbor and mail box with a custom house name sign attached. As one walks the many different specimen gardens, large concrete garden benches from Curry & Co. offer a place to pause while botanical plant label stakes indicate plant species and origin. A California style espalier wall with confederate jasmine vine softens the back side of the pool wall, which is visible upon the entrance to the garages and espalier on the pool side wall for trellis bougainvillea offer vertical elements to connect the house and the landscape with tropical vegetation and color. This ideal client had a specific idea for their property which we were able to visualize and bring to reality.

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio idea in Minneapolis with no cover

complete bathroom remodel from design to finish , tiles are italian porcelain calacatta color and grey staking stone, white shaker solid wood cabinets and quartz counter top

Kitchen - coastal u-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman front porch remodel with decking and a roof extension

This project was an exploration in taking and urban corner lot and transforming it into and urban farm of sorts. The project incorporated rainwater tanks, raised vegetable beds, fruit trees, chicken coop, prefab studio, composite deck, poured in place concrete, pre-cast concrete, custom wood features, a green wall, custom bench/fountain, lighting, swimming pool with solar hot water heating, an outdoor kitchen, drip irrigation which is controlled by smart phone, landscape lighting which can be controlled by smart phone. A fun project where we melded contemporary elements with sustainable/ self sufficient principles.

Elegant blue tile and glass tile bathroom photo in Nashville with a hot tub

Photo of a contemporary backyard concrete paver outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in San Francisco with a fire pit.

Inspiration for a large craftsman shade backyard stone water fountain landscape.

Wine cellar - contemporary wine cellar idea in Santa Barbara with storage racks

For the perfect combination of style and texture enhance the look of your home with the consistency of manufactured stone veneer.

Note tile niches are recessed to match actual tile cutouts. It's pain-staking hand work, but worth it!
Large elegant bathroom photo in Minneapolis

Photo of a rustic landscaping in San Francisco.

natural stone floors and walls and multiple shower heads make this shower a get away.
Inspiration for a transitional pebble tile walk-in shower remodel in Houston

This house west of Boston was originally designed in 1958 by the great New England modernist, Henry Hoover. He built his own modern home in Lincoln in 1937, the year before the German émigré Walter Gropius built his own world famous house only a few miles away. By the time this 1958 house was built, Hoover had matured as an architect; sensitively adapting the house to the land and incorporating the clients wish to recreate the indoor-outdoor vibe of their previous home in Hawaii. The house is beautifully nestled into its site. The slope of the roof perfectly matches the natural slope of the land. The levels of the house delicately step down the hill avoiding the granite ledge below. The entry stairs also follow the natural grade to an entry hall that is on a mid level between the upper main public rooms and bedrooms below. The living spaces feature a south- facing shed roof that brings the sun deep in to the home. Collaborating closely with the homeowner and general contractor, we freshened up the house by adding radiant heat under the new purple/green natural cleft slate floor. The original interior and exterior Douglas fir walls were stripped and refinished. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

We planted California Honeysuckle at the base of the bamboo stakes. It grows wild on the property, and will drape nicely on the porch railing. It has lovely pink blooms in the spring, and translucent red berries in the fall.